Congo Square chords by
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers

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Key: D minor•

Intro 1

Dm

Dm

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Am

Am

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G

G

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A

A

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Dm

Dm

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A

A

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Verse 1

Dm

Dm

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Might be superstition

but some kind of somethin'

Goin' on down there

Gm

Gm

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It might be superstition but

some kind of somethin'

G

G

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Dm

Dm

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Goin' on down there

Am

Am

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It's an old time tradition

G

G

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when they play their

A

A

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Dm

Dm

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Drums at night in Congo Square

Verse 2

Am

Am

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A

A

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Dm

Dm

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You can hear 'em in the distance

And the old folks up the

bayou say a prayer

G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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You can hear 'em in the dis_ tance

Gm

Gm

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G

G

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And the old folks up the bayou

Gm

Gm

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Dm

Dm

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say a pray_ er

Am

Am

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That's when the voodoo people gather

G

G

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A

A

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Am

Am

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And they play their drums at night in Congo Square

A

A

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Am

Am

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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Am

Am

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G

G

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A

A

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Dm

Dm

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Am

Am

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Dm

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... voodoo people

Verse 3

Dm

Dm

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My eyes were not believin'

What I seen there but I could not turn away

G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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My eyes were not believ_ in'

What I seen there but I

Dm

Dm

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could not turn away

Am

Am

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They had that mojo in motion

G

G

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And I seen 'em dance in

A

A

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Dm

Dm

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trance with that snake

Interlude 1

... snake dance

Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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F

F

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Dm

Dm

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F

F

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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A

A

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Am

Am

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A

A

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G

G

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A

A

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Dm

Dm

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A

A

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Verse 4

Dm

Dm

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It might be superstition

But when I hear 'em in the

night I say a prayer

G

G

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Yeah it might be superstition

But when I hear 'em in the night

Dm

Dm

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I say a prayer

Am

Am

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Because I respects tradition

G

G

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A

A

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Like the kind they carry on

Dm

Dm

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in Congo Square

Outro 1

... Congo Square

Dm

Dm

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Dm

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Chords

Dm
Am
G
A
Gm
F

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Congo Square?

The original key of Congo Square by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers is D minor.

What are the main chords for Congo Square?

The primary chords used in Congo Square are Dm, Am, G, A, Gm, F.

Do I need a capo to play Congo Square?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Is Congo Square beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, Am, G, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Congo Square?

The tempo of Congo Square is approximately 187 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Congo Square?

You can easily change the key of Congo Square using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Congo Square?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Congo Square. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Congo Square?

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